Joyce Laverty

Joyce Ann Laverty, age 66, of Elsie, MI, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 10, 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral.

Joyce was born in Owosso, Michigan on February 16, 1955, the daughter of Francis Freeman and Sarah (Durgan) Freeman.  Joyce married Jack Laverty on February 3, 1973, in Owosso, MI.

Joyce was primarily a homemaker caring for her family and she also worked a brief period of time at a factory in Owosso.  She enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband Jack, collecting lighthouses, drinking coffee, and smoking cigarettes.  Joyce loved her family and she found happiness in spending time with her grandchildren and spoiling them.

She is survived by her husband Jack Laverty, daughter Jackie Laverty, son Jerry Laverty, grandchildren: Jessica Hagaman, Leeda Hagaman, Alexis Sanchez, Gregory Sanchez, 5 great-grandchildren and her siblings: Judy Hier, Janice Lester, Jane Hepfner, John Freeman,Jim Freeman and JoAnn Sage.  She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Jodie Laverty and one brother Joe Freeman.

Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com .  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, Michigan.